Girls Inc. Power of the Purse 2011

The goal of the event for Girls Inc. this year was to raise enough money to offer programs at ten After School Girls Groups for up to 450 young ladies.

Allies in Action helps girls positively navigate social situations and over come relational aggresssion. It helps girls build stronger relationships with other girls, reduces aggressive, hurtful and violent behavior, improves achievement and attendance, and boosts girls confidence and self-esteem.

Economic Literacy introduces basic financial concepts and fosters the development of skills girls need to be financially self-sufficient.

Friendly Peersuasion is a program based on girls unique needs approching drug-abuse prevention as a peer issue and using positive influence of young people modeling healthy behavior.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Girls Inc. Power of the Purse 2010

If you haven't seen it already, check out this article that appeared today in The Oregonian.

The article gives a nice plug for a fund-raising event in which we participate, Power of the Purse. This marks the fourth time we've supported Power of the Purse by teaming with a local "celebrity" who works with us to design his or her "ideal" handbag. We are one of 12 teams participating in the event to produce a custom bag that will be auctioned at the event. Proceeds will benefit Girls Inc.

Pictured here is Sara Jackman, a player on the University of Portland soccer team, Portland Pilots. She is holding the bag that she imagined and that Mi Mo Handbags brought into reality. Sara envisioned a bag she could use for sports, books and all the usual belongings a woman keeps in her a purse!

We also had the opportunity to work with Gwyneth Gamble Booth on a one of a kind Anita satchel for the event. Click through to the article to learn more.

We're thrilled to be part of the Power of the Purse team and to have gotten a little coverage by The Oregonian!